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A dispute has erupted between Liberal Democrat MP Caroline Voaden and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage concerning a reported physical confrontation in the House of Commons. The disagreement began when Farage explained his absence from Wednesday’s Budget session by citing his involvement in a “physical altercation” with another MP during the State Opening of Parliament in May, stating he wished to steer clear of a repeat incident.
Caroline Voaden later identified herself as the MP involved, expressing on social media that she was left “shocked and bloody angry” by the event. The Liberal Democrats have accused Farage of attempting to shove their South Devon representative, while a Reform UK source countered by claiming the party was “lying.” According to the Reform insider, “The Lib Dems were claiming Nigel shoved her and that she was shaken, the video disproves that clearly.”
Video footage brought to light by the Daily Telegraph depicts Farage and Voaden leaving the chamber together at the State Opening, but does not show any clear evidence of a significant confrontation. Voaden contends, however, that the clip shared by the Telegraph did not capture the actual moment of the incident. Additionally, there is no sign of the altercation on the official parliamentary feed covering the event.
Following a complaint made by Voaden to Commons authorities, Farage was reportedly instructed to apologize, though the House of Commons declined to comment on the matter. Voaden stated in an official comment, “On the day of the King’s Speech, Farage missed his chance to process with the other party leaders to the Lords, and rather than queue with the rest of us, he shoved me out of the way to barge past.” She went on to describe this conduct as “unacceptable in any workplace” with no place in Parliament, adding that “shoving a colleague out of the way on a staircase just shows the complete disdain he has for Parliament and for other MPs.”
When asked about the situation on Sky News, Liberal Democrat deputy leader Daisy Cooper said, “My understanding – I didn’t see it, I wasn’t there – but my understanding is that he physically shoved one of our female MPs out of the way, and that one of our male MPs then challenged him on that.” In contrast, Reform MP Robert Jenrick expressed frustration, remarking, “I am sick to death of these pathetic Westminster debates.
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